Drug & supplement interaction

Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) + Daprodustat

Daprodustat brand name: Jesduvroq.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) and Daprodustat in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first. Additionally, although there is no interaction, the two are separately associated with some of the same side effects, which would make a new symptom harder to attribute to one or the other.

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Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) and Daprodustat

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Daprodustat and Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.

Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) at all — not against Daprodustat, and not against any other medication we track. This verdict therefore rests on the absence of any recorded data, not on research that looked at this combination and found nothing. We cannot rule an interaction out.

If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) safety at a glance

Methylsulfonylmeth... overall Use caution Generally well tolerated short-term, but long-term safety is not well studied.
Pregnancy Avoid Not enough safety data, so it is best avoided during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid There is no reliable safety information for breastfeeding, so avoid it.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Daprodustat and Methylsulfonylmethane (msm)? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

No Interaction Found — But Data Suggests Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) and Daprodustat May Share a Side Effect

This is not an interaction. Neither one changes how your body handles the other, and nothing here says they react together. What our sources do show is that each has separately been linked to the effects below — so taking both can make those effects more likely to turn up, and harder to pin on one or the other if they do.

  • Stomach upset Additional detail

    Methylsulfonylmethane (msm)

    “Orally, MSM may cause mild gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, bloating, and diarrhea.”

    Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in diarrhea.

    2 sources cited
    1. 8574. Barrager E, Veltmann JR Jr, Schauss AG, Schiller RN. A multicentered, open-label trial on the safety and efficacy of methylsulfonylmethane in the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis. J Altern Complement Med 2002;8:167-73. PubMed
    2. 12469. Usha PR, Naidu MU. Randomised, Double-Blind, Parallel, Placebo-Controlled Study of Oral Glucosamine, Methylsulfonylmethane and their Combination in Osteoarthritis. Clin Drug Investig. 2004;24(6):353-63. PubMed

    Daprodustat

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Daprodustat. Read the label on DailyMed ›

Reported for Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) but not commonly for Daprodustat: trouble concentrating, diarrhea, bloating or gas and headache.

Effects for Daprodustat come from the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of its FDA label; effects for Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) come from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, quoted above. Where a percentage is shown, it is the share of 1,756 voluntary FDA FAERS reports for Daprodustat that mention that effect — a reporting proportion, not an incidence rate and not evidence the drug caused it. Wording is matched across sources by our own clinical vocabulary, so treat this as a prompt to pay attention, not a diagnosis.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Daprodustat

This page covers Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Daprodustat page lists 28 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), African Wild Potato (moderate), Breadfruit (moderate), Cannabidiol (cbd) (moderate) and Coffee Charcoal (moderate).

By severity: 1 major · 16 moderate · 11 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Daprodustat page

“People taking daprodustat (Jesduvroq) for anemia from chronic kidney disease are often the same people using fiber for constipation or CBD for sleep, and this interaction list deserves genuine care. Of the 28 supplement ingredients on file, eleven may block CYP2C8, the enzyme that clears daprodustat, which could raise its levels beyond…”

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How much people look this up

Where Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) and Daprodustat Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Methylsulfonylmethane (msm)
Steady interest

#1,253 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Daprodustat
Steady interest

#2,348 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Where does our data come from?
  • Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) and Daprodustat records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 2026.
  • What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About Methylsulfonylmethane (msm)

What is Methylsulfonylmethane (msm)?

  • Osteoarthritis and joint pain
  • Muscle soreness after exercise
  • Inflammation
  • Skin and hair health
  • Allergy symptoms

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a natural sulfur compound that people most often take for joint pain and exercise recovery. Some early research suggests it may modestly help osteoarthritis symptoms, but the evidence is limited and more study is needed. It appears generally well tolerated in the short term, but talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting it.

Not applicable (a sulfur-containing compound) · Capsules, tablets, powders, creams, and combination joint supplements

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) record says about it on its own.

Methylsulfonylmethane (msm): dosing

There is no official or standardized dose of MSM. Studies have used a wide range of amounts, and the best dose is not clearly established.The safest approach is to follow the directions on the product label and not take more than recommended. They can help you decide if it is appropriate and what amount is reasonable.

From our Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Daprodustat

What Is Daprodustat Used For?

Brand name: Jesduvroq

Jesduvroq (daprodustat) is approved to treat anemia due to chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adults who have been on dialysis for at least four months. It works by stimulating the body's own red blood cell production to reduce the need for blood transfusions.

Important limits: Jesduvroq is not a substitute for emergency blood transfusions, and it is not approved for people with CKD who are not on dialysis. It has also not been shown to improve quality of life, fatigue, or overall well-being.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Daprodustat

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (1,878 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Hospitalisation 276 reports
Haemoglobin decreased 94 reports
Renal impairment 91 reports
Cardiac failure 86 reports
Haemoglobin increased 77 reports
See full Daprodustat drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Methylsulfonylmethane (msm)

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

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2,829No known interaction
No interaction 2,829 drugs checked — show the list
Evidence & sources

Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) References

The 4 references that drive our Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

  1. Barrager E, Veltmann JR Jr, Schauss AG, Schiller RN. A multicentered, open-label trial on the safety and efficacy of methylsulfonylmethane in the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis. J Altern Complement Med 2002;8:167-73. PubMed
  2. Usha PR, Naidu MU. Randomised, Double-Blind, Parallel, Placebo-Controlled Study of Oral Glucosamine, Methylsulfonylmethane and their Combination in Osteoarthritis. Clin Drug Investig. 2004;24(6):353-63. PubMed
  3. Kim LS, Axelrod LJ, Howard P, et al. Efficacy of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) in osteoarthritis pain of the knee: a pilot clinical trial. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2006;14:286-94. PubMed
  4. Hwang JC, Khine KT, Lee JC, Boyer DS, Francis BA. Methyl-sulfonyl-methane (MSM)-induced acute angle closure. J Glaucoma. 2015 Apr-May;24(4):e28-30. PubMed

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) and Daprodustat Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) with Daprodustat?
We do not list a known interaction between Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) and Daprodustat. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
Do Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) and Daprodustat have any of the same side effects?
Yes — our sources link each of them separately to one of the same effects. That is not an interaction: neither changes how your body handles the other. It does mean that if one of those effects turns up, it can be harder to tell which one is behind it. They are listed on this page with the source behind each.
Does Daprodustat interact with any supplements?
Yes. Daprodustat has documented interactions with 28 supplements in our database — Methylsulfonylmethane (msm) is not one of them. The Daprodustat interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

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